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Orphaleia Press

Orphaleia Press

Orphaleia Press

A digital-first literary imprint publishing intimate, emotionally intelligent stories by women. 

A digital-first literary imprint publishing intimate, emotionally intelligent stories by women. 

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A man surfing

About Us

Orphaleia Press is a boutique, digital-first literary publisher focused on contemporary fiction and narrative nonfiction by women.

We publish work shaped by interior life, emotional depth, and psychological insight, writing that lingers rather than performs.

About Us

Orphaleia Press is a boutique, digital-first literary publisher focused on contemporary fiction and narrative nonfiction by women.

We publish work shaped by interior life, emotional depth, and psychological insight, writing that lingers rather than performs.

Our Mission

Our mission is to publish writing that explores the interior world with honesty and emotional intelligence.

We champion voices that prioritise depth over trend, and stories that trust the reader to feel rather than be instructed.

Our Mission

Our mission is to publish writing that explores the interior world with honesty and emotional intelligence.

We champion voices that prioritise depth over trend, and stories that trust the reader to feel rather than be instructed.

The Imprint

Orphaleia Press was founded by writer and storyteller Jacqueline Cripps as part of the Cripps Media creative ecosystem.

The imprint was created to offer a considered, human-centred publishing home for women’s stories, one grounded in care, clarity, and long-term creative partnership.

The Imprint

Orphaleia Press was founded by writer and storyteller Jacqueline Cripps as part of the Cripps Media creative ecosystem.

The imprint was created to offer a considered, human-centred publishing home for women’s stories, one grounded in care, clarity, and long-term creative partnership.

Our Philosophy

The Orphaleia Approach

Orphaleia Press operates on a small, curated list so each author receives thoughtful editorial care and clear communication. We believe publishing is a relationship, built on respect for voice, transparency in process, and shared commitment to the work.

Submissions

Submit Your Manuscript

Orphaleia Press welcomes submissions from writers whose work aligns with our editorial focus.

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Our Focus

What We Publish

Work that is intentional, considered, and aligned with our standards.

We Do Not Publish

We Publish

We Do Not Publish

We Publish

We Do Not Publish

We Publish

We are drawn to voice led, emotionally resonant, psychologically attentive work. Erotica is considered selectively.

Our Process

Publishing Process

Orphaleia Press welcomes submissions from writers whose work aligns with our editorial focus.

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Submission Received

Submission Received

We begin by reading your work with care and attention. Every submission is considered in line with our editorial focus.

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Manuscript Selection

Manuscript Selection

Manuscript Selection

We assess each manuscript for voice, clarity, and intent. This stage ensures alignment before moving forward together.

We assess each manuscript for voice, clarity, and intent. This stage ensures alignment before moving forward together.

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Offer and Agreement

Offer and Agreement

If we would like to publish your work, we’ll make an offer and share the contract. This is where we confirm rights, timelines, and the publishing model in writing.

If we would like to publish your work, we’ll make an offer and share the contract. This is where we confirm rights, timelines, and the publishing model in writing.

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Editorial Collaboration

Editorial Collaboration

Editorial Collaboration

Selected writers enter a close and thoughtful editorial process. Work is shaped through dialogue, revision, and shared understanding.

Selected writers enter a close and thoughtful editorial process. Work is shaped through dialogue, revision, and shared understanding.

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Design and Formatting

Design and Formatting

Text and form are refined to support the reading experience. Design decisions are made with restraint and purpose.

Text and form are refined to support the reading experience. Design decisions are made with restraint and purpose.

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Quality Checks

Quality Checks

Quality Checks

Final reviews ensure accuracy, consistency, and polish. Each detail is checked before publication.

Final reviews ensure accuracy, consistency, and polish. Each detail is checked before publication.

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Digital Publication

Digital Publication

Completed work is prepared for digital release. Stories are published with care and long-term presence in mind.

Completed work is prepared for digital release. Stories are published with care and long-term presence in mind.

Large-Scale Publishers

Large-Scale Publishers

More distant, system-led processes

Limited individual attention due to large lists

Publishing terms that can feel unclear to authors

Decisions driven by market trends and scale

Little direct contact once a contract is signed

Orphaleia Press

Orphaleia Press

Human, relationship-led approach

Personal attention and hands-on editorial support

Clear, upfront publishing model

Chosen for voice, depth, and emotional truth

Human-first support, including in-person touchpoints where possible

How It Works

Pricing

A considered model designed to support editorial depth and longevity.

Orphaleia Production Contribution

Starting from

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Required only for accepted manuscripts.

What's Included

Professional editing

Design

Formatting

Digital publication

We do not profit from this contribution

Optional editorial support is available separately through Cripps Media and is not required for publication.

Submit Manuscript

Submit Manuscript

The Imprint

Our Values

The principles that shape our editorial approach.

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Emotional Intelligence

We read with empathy and care, attentive to feeling and language.

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Emotional Intelligence

We read with empathy and care, attentive to feeling and language.

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Truth & Revelation

We value writing that reaches for honesty rather than resolution.

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Truth & Revelation

We value writing that reaches for honesty rather than resolution.

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Intimacy & Depth

Stories that invite closeness, reflection, and lasting resonance.

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Intimacy & Depth

Stories that invite closeness, reflection, and lasting resonance.

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Artistry & Craft

Language and structure shaped through patient revision and care.

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Artistry & Craft

Language and structure shaped through patient revision and care.

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Women’s Voices First

We centre women’s voices and the experiences they choose to tell.

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Women’s Voices First

We centre women’s voices and the experiences they choose to tell.

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FAQs

Got Questions?

Answers to common questions about Orphaleia Press.

What kind of work does Orphaleia Press publish

Who can submit to Orphaleia Press

What do you not publish

Is Orphaleia Press a self publishing service

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